Add 35/90 and 90/96
35/90 + 90/96 is 191/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
35/90 = 35 × 16/90 × 16 = 560/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
90/96 = 90 × 15/96 × 15 = 1350/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1440 + 1350/1440 = 560 + 1350/1440 = 1910/1440 - 1910/1440 simplified gives 191/144
- So, 35/90 + 90/96 = 191/144
In mixed form: 147/144
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